Freedom Of

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Movement
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What is Freedom of Movement in
Australia?

 That every lawful Australian citizen can change residence and

leave the country if they wish
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Bounds of the Law

 The right can be removed because of national security, public

health, criminal offences, to protect the rights and morals of the
public, private premises, restricted environmental areas and
quarantine zones
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How is this freedom protected?

 Through the Australian constitution

 In section 92 it states that, ‘Everyone lawfully within the territory

of a State shall, within that territory, have the right to liberty of
movement and freedom to choose his residence’
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When was the freedom of movement
tested?

 In 1901 - 1967 aboriginal children were forcibly removed from

their families and homes

 This was in violation of the freedom of movement

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